1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 893 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1974 Ford Maverick | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Maverick | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3070 mm |